1940 Map of La Verne

In the southern lowlands, the citrus-growing culture and academic expansion of the 1940s are visible in the grid of La Verne and Claremont. This map details a concentrated collegiate landscape featuring Scripps College and Pomona College, alongside local landmarks like the Bonita Union High School and the Webb School. The presence of the Pacific Electric line and an aqueduct highlights the mid-century transportation and water engineering essential to the growth of these East San Gabriel Valley communities.